Definitions
Aloud is an adverb that means to say something audibly or out loud.
Example
She read the story aloud to the children.
Example
He laughed aloud at the joke.
Allowed is the past tense of the verb 'allow', which means to give permission or to let someone do something.
Example
You are allowed to bring one guest to the party.
Example
I'm sorry, pets are not allowed in the hotel.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between aloud and allowed, think of the phrase 'out loud' for aloud. - You can also associate allowed with 'permission' or 'letting someone do something'.
Remember this!
Remember, aloud means out loud, while allowed means permitted or given permission.
